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Yellow River Three Gorges | High Gorges and Flat Lakes, Three Valleys Competing in Beauty

| High Gorges and Flat Lakes, Three Valleys Competing in Beauty. 🚗Transportation Options - Cruise Ships: Divided into luxury cruises and regular boats. Luxury cruises meet 4-5 star hotel standards, while regular boats meet 1-2 star standards. Recommended luxury cruises include Century Legend, Golden 7, and President 7. Routes typically follow "Chongqing—Yichang" or "Yichang—Chongqing," taking 3-6 days. - Air Travel: You can fly to either Chongqing or Yichang. Chongqing Jiangbei Airport is 23 km from downtown, while Yichang Three Gorges Airport is 26 km from the city center. ☑️Itinerary Routes - Chongqing-Yichang 3-Day Tour: Day 1, depart from Chongqing, passing through Fengdu Ghost City where you can disembark to experience the atmosphere of the "Capital of Ghosts." Day 2, pass by Zhang Fei Temple in Yunyang and Baidi City in Fengjie, enjoying the majestic and steep Qutang Gorge. Day 3, explore Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, visit the Three Gorges Dam, and finally arrive in Yichang. - Yichang-Chongqing 4-Day Tour: Day 1, depart from Yichang, visit the Three Gorges Dam, then cruise into Xiling Gorge. Day 2, tour Wu Gorge, view the Goddess Peak in Wushan, then arrive at Baidi City in Fengjie. Day 3, travel to Zhang Fei Temple in Yunyang. Day 4, visit Fengdu Ghost City and finally arrive in Chongqing. ☑️Recommended Attractions - Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area: World-famous hydraulic engineering project. You can overlook the entire dam from Tanzi Ridge Park and get a close view of the dam and high gorge lake landscape at the 185 Park. - Three Gorges Tribe: Experience the natural ecological scenery of the Three Gorges and enjoy Tujia ethnic minority folk performances. - Qutang Gorge: The shortest and most majestic of the Three Gorges, featuring many historical sites such as Fengjie Ancient Town and the Eight Battle Formations. - Wu Gorge: Known for its deep and beautiful scenery. The Twelve Peaks of Wushan are famous scenic spots full of poetic charm. - Xiling Gorge: The longest gorge of the Three Gorges, known for being "treacherous" with many rapids and fast currents, offering thrilling canyon views. 😍Food Recommendations - Chongqing Section: Chongqing noodles, Chongqing hot pot, spicy blood curd stew, boiled fish, etc. - Hubei Section: Yichang radish dumplings, cold shrimp, Fengdu spicy chicken, Fengjie salt chicken, Wushan grilled fish, etc. 🏭Accommodation Suggestions - Luxury Hotels: Yichang Crowne Plaza Hotel, Yichang Bund M Hotel, etc., offering river views with excellent facilities and service. - Boutique Homestays: Yichang Three Gorges International RV Campground, Yichang Nancha Bay Stone House, etc., featuring beautiful environments and unique experiences.
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